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!!Ramblings of a British Writer!!

Writer trying to better their craft! [We reserve the right to go off on wild tangents at random intervals]

  • Author – Raven
  • Patchwork Family Series
  • Story – Muddy Footprints
  • Story – Sticky Note Mystery
  • Story – Patchwork Family
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New Story – LGBT?

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 RavenX

I thought I’d try my hand at an LGBT story. I’m LGBT myself. I have always wanted to write an LGBT story with a twist, featuring a character with a disability. One of the characters has a sibling who is in a wheelchair. I want to make this story my first LGBT story featuring a… Continue reading New Story – LGBT?

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Story Ideas – Animal Crossing

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 RavenX

I was playing my Animal Crossing: New Horizons game earlier. It had me thinking about my previously owned games in this franchise. I still have my other games, including Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: Wild World. My partner thinks I’m addicted to Aminimal Crossing games and merchandise. I love my Animal Crossing games,… Continue reading Story Ideas – Animal Crossing

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Young Adult / Children

August 13, 2025 RavenX

Do you love telling the true stories of the people around you? Are you looking for a way to sell your articles or non-fiction books? This section is designed to give you the information you need, along with some tried and true tips for both breaking into the market and expanding your reach once you… Continue reading Young Adult / Children

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Chapter Two – Sticky Note Mystery

August 8, 2025 RavenX

It took Banjo a few minutes to get dressed and straighten his room the best he could. It was hard for him to make his bed as he was in a wheelchair. “Banjo, we’re waiting for you. Get your butt in this kitchen,” yelled Willow as she finished cooking the food. Banjo wheeled himself into… Continue reading Chapter Two – Sticky Note Mystery

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Sticky Note Mystery Chapter One

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 RavenX

Chapter One         ‘Pick a penny up. All day long, you’ll have good luck,’ Banjo thought of the adage as he spotted a penny on the ground and put it in his pocket. Banjo hoped the luck part was genuine. There was one crucial thing he thought about. At least he was about to go… Continue reading Sticky Note Mystery Chapter One

Fake town · Story Building

Townscaping: Naming Your Fake Town

June 27, 2025November 5, 2025 RavenX

Let’s face it.  Naming a fake town is one of the coolest parts of coming up with your own setting.  Who wouldn’t want to live in a place like Arkham, Idaho, Cemetery Junction, California, or Bloodlust, Indiana?  A fun name will keep you excited, it will (hopefully) intrigue your readers, and it can really convey… Continue reading Townscaping: Naming Your Fake Town

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How to Create Your Own Fake Town

June 27, 2025 RavenX

So one of the things I’m a fan of in novels is the “fake town.”  Also known as the “fictional city,” the “imaginary inlet,” or the “hypothetical hot spot.”  Or maybe I’m the only one who thinks of them like that?  Ahem.  Okay, moving on. So what’s the point of crafting your own town to… Continue reading How to Create Your Own Fake Town

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Daily Writing Prompt?

June 12, 2025June 15, 2025 RavenX

Leo – Best Bud! Leo is the best thing I have had since I was one year old, or was that at birth? I can’t quite remember. Leo is my prized possession. I have owned him, and I will never let him go unless I am sick or die. I’m disabled, and my partner looks… Continue reading Daily Writing Prompt?

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Poem – Family Life

February 11, 2025 RavenX

Family life for my mom, She never asked for more,than two children at once,All thirteen of us. We traveled from a long waters,To reach her who reach us with her love.When she slowly go to know us,We found our Home and Family. There was good times and bad times. She was there fr the hugs… Continue reading Poem – Family Life

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Poem – Gentle Soul Strong hands

February 11, 2025 RavenX

There once was a man, strong and tallWith a heart that would never fallHe walked with a purpose, head held highAnd always looked straight into the sky He worked hard every single dayTo provide for his family in every wayHis hands were rough, his back was soreBut he never complained, not once, no more He… Continue reading Poem – Gentle Soul Strong hands

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